For many of us, the hours spent at home have risen sharply in recent weeks as we adjust to life during the Covid-19 pandemic. With our homes now acting as a place of work, play and everything in between, it’s more important than ever to create a sense of calm and ease through our surroundings. …
Do you ever find yourself wondering how on earth that bedroom in the magazine just looks so… good?! And then you compare your own bedroom and think… “where the hell have I gone wrong?!” I hear you! But sometimes just a few small upgrades to your bedroom are all that you need to transform the …
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Australian wedding and brand photographer Monika Berry is one of those people who just feels good to be around. She describes herself as an introvert: I describe her as having an incredibly grounded, sage and present energy. Today, we’re visiting Mon inside her Bellarine home, which she shares with her husband, two young children and …
I’ll admit – it is a little scary that is was a YEAR ago that I first came across and shared Melbourne’s only independent ceramics market: The Melbourne Ceramics Market. How time flies! So I am excited to share that this event is back for 2018! Building on the success of last year’s events, the Melbourne …
Don’t you love it when you make new discoveries? This gorgeous Melbourne designed and made bedlinen is far from new to me – I discovered Feliz several years ago at the fab Finders Keepers market in Melbourne. But I have just learnt that the word “Feliz” is Spanish for “happy”. There couldn’t be a more …
They say kitchens sell homes – and that would have to be the case with this new Townsville home. The incredible open plan kitchen-living-dining space captures the iconic North Queensland sun in a way that fills the home with light, while feeling modern, calm and cool. Let’s step inside to see more! Ethos Interiors partnered …
Does a weekend away in the Dandenong Ranges, surrounded by nature in a private retreat sound like the perfect escape to anyone else? Let me introduce you to the newest accommodation offering in the region that has bucketloads of character and style: Alkira Eco-Glamping Retreat in Emerald. Sitting on a 40-acre property, the unique Alkira Eco-Glamping Retreat opened …
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I think almost all of us have heard of the mighty talented sisters Emma and Victoria of The Beach People. But have you ever stopped to wonder how on earth they manage to run their extraordinary successful success while also being mums, daughters, sisters, friends, wives… and finding time for themselves in that all? Today, I’m …
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Today, I’m speaking with a talented Melbourne-based creative, who not only lays claim to what I think is the best surname (!), but also a business founded on sustainable design. Meet Bianca Vallentine of The Vallentine Project. After studying fashion and textile design, something about the industry didn’t sit right with Bianca Vallentine.Seeing the disposable nature …
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Find out about my experience with SIMBA Australia, and make the most of a special discount code for you! Just recently, my partner and I had his parents to stay for a night. And nope – there are no in-law jokes or digs here – I’m lucky that I get along with them really well! However, …
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And just like that, it’s 2018! I’ve been making a few changes in my life and focussing on my health and getting more in touch with my self (a.k.a my intuition, gut, soul, whatever you call it!). This meant the start to my 2018 has been really grounding and reflective. Just before Christmas, I picked …
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If you are anything like me, then decorating your home is your favourite part about Christmas (well, apart from the food and family of course!). No doubt, you’re already thinking about the delicious food shopping you need to do, working through the gift buying list, and checking supplies of Christmas crackers and festive napkins from last …
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I know I’m not the only one who chooses my dining destinations based on their interiors. So I am more than a tad excited to see the new Sydney opening of Melbourne foodie icon, Fonda. With pastel pops, like millennial pink plates and walls, a sky blue shop front and loads of terracotta-toned accents, it’s …
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Instagramming a laundromat is the last thing you’d expect yourself to be seen doing, yet somehow the 21st Century does funny things to us. Melbourne based interior architecture Studio Tate has rolled out their latest project – Powder Laundry – across multiple locations in Melbourne. The laundromat is none other than uber pink, and the concept …
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I first came across Barangaroo a couple of years ago, on one of my many trips to Sydney for a business course I studied. I decided to get up early one morning and go on a run. My destination? As close as I could get to the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge and back in an …
Sydney’s new tropical-inspired rooftop eatery Untied Read More »
What happens when you put an interior designer studio, a branding team and a three young restaurateurs in a room? Well, if you’re lucky (and very talented), you’ll end up with something like Workshop Brothers Glen Waverley. It’s the new addition to the Workshop Bros stable of cafes – joining one in Glen Huntley and two in Melbourne’s CBD. …
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Why am I still surprised by how difficult it is to find time for household chores? I’m not the only one this happens to, right? I’d much rather spend my spare time exploring local cafes and stores or with my family, so these tedious tasks are often left unattended. Recently, with work seeming to be busier that ever, I’m starting …
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Isn’t it funny when you have been subconsciously admiring something without realising what it really was? This happened to me recently when I thought the homes I loved were built from gorgeous weatherboards and it came to my attention that it was a different type of material altogether! Spending my teenage years in Ballarat, I …
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When you think of a place to find beautiful, quality and stylish pieces for the nursery or kids room, you can’t help but think of Incy Interiors. Founded by Kristy Withers, after she couldn’t find a great ‘big boy bed’ for her son Oscar, the online store – along with a flagship store in Chatswood, NSW – has …
Hailing itself as ‘not your ordinary trade show’, Rogue Lifestyle is fresh onto the market as the new – and alternative – option to getting up close to the best suppliers of the Australian lifestyle world. Specifically curated for a collaboration of like-minded, quality brands, the event launches in Melbourne on 3-5 August. Behind Rogue Lifestyle is Emma Patterson, designer …
Byron Bay is right up there on my ‘must visit’ list. So you can only imagine when I saw the incredible renovation of Rae’s on Wategos. Managing Director, Jordy Catalano, said the resort hadn’t been renovated since its original owners, so it was time to take the resort ‘to the next level’. As Byron Bay continues …
It’s the season of short days, cozy nights and warm drinks enjoyed from the comfort of under our doona! But just as fashion changes over winter, so too do interiors. We bring extra luxury and indulgence to our homes over this period as we add warmth and comfort. Take a read of the five biggest trends …
So I must admit, there is always dust to be found at my place. Whether it has quietly gathered on the windowsills or snuck its way onto the tops of wardrobes, dust is something I just can’t keep up with, and my vacuum cleaner ain’t helping cos it just can’t get to those tucked away …
There is no denying that I am a big fan of the strong, masculine, and very sensual aesthetic that is Zuster. I covered the Australian furniture brand’s Embellish range back in April. So, fast forward to June, seeing these pieces ‘in real life’ was quite the treat, and made possible thanks to the incredible design show that …
My, my, my! Norsu has released its ‘Winter Wonderland’ edit, full of relaxed textures and cool tones. “Texture, tone, warmth and comfort” were the direction for the team, as they introduced plenty of linen and leather. Rarely do you see a photo shoot so beautifully styled, while still looking ‘lived in’ and authentic. From the kitchen …
Earlier this week, I sat with wine in hand and piles of glossy interiors magazines in front of me as I was treated to the brains and charm of interior designer Petrina Turner as she led the ‘2017’s Design Trends’ workshop by the International School of Colour and Design here in Melbourne. What fun! The workshop was a …
2017’s key design trends, as discovered at ISCD’s workshop! Read More »